Very good point. Vegas did go on the win the cup and the Rangers are still a wagon.The thing with Gallant teams that intrigues me is that the last 2 teams he's coached have either gotten better or remained good after he left.
So it seems to me like he gets the most out of his guys.....teaches them how to win, and those lessons last and the teams have success.
I'm a bit worried about how he'd do with the kids, but we know he'd teach them to play the right way.
Exactly - I think Cheese could be great, but we can't have a first-timer right now. I wouldn't mind bringing him in as an AC. So, then, who do you have for HC right now?Jay McKee. But it isn't time to go first timer again.
Exactly - I think Cheese could be great, but we can't have a first-timer right now. I wouldn't mind bringing him in as an AC. So, then, who do you have for HC right now?
I'd be fine with that. It's a good point.If I look at all of the vet types out there, I lean toward Julien honestly. They need structure and defensive accountability. I have concerns about all of the retreads but he sticks out as a guy who instilled a lot into the Bruins that they still benefit from to this day.
Anyone have any thoughts on McLellan or Woodcroft? I'm surprised how infrequently McLellan's name is mentioned.
The interesting thing here is- if Gallant is hired- he and Adams would need to be in the same page. I'd have to imagine he'd want some veteran hard nosed players to lean on in crunch time and use to physically body teams in the playoffs. I'm intrigued by the idea. More so than I am about Ruff.Gallant doesn't have a lot of vets to turn to with Buffalo. It's almost all kids. And a coach who essentially is setting himself and others on fire for a couple years? I'm good with that as long as his assistants for special teams are quality. That isn't usually his best area, delegates that to others IIRC.
Dang it. I knew i forgot someone!Right now, I've got a 1A and a 1B -- Boudreau and Gallant.
I think Gallant is better at Xs and Os than BB, but BB is better with people while still getting the most out of his guys.
I'll raise you Gallant w/McKee as an assistant!Jay McKee. But it isn't time to go first timer again.
The interesting thing here is- if Gallant is hired- he and Adams would need to be in the same page. I'd have to imagine he'd want some veteran hard nosed players to lean on in crunch time and use to physically body teams in the playoffs. I'm intrigued by the idea. More so than I am about Ruff.
Dang it. I knew i forgot someone!
I'll raise you Gallant w/McKee as an assistant!
Hard pass on Woodcroft. 133 NHL games, all with the best player I've ever seen.Anyone have any thoughts on McLellan or Woodcroft? I'm surprised how infrequently McLellan's name is mentioned.
And we know he's not going to tell the players to shy away from physical play, though Im still dumbfounded Granato employed that philosophy.They need to look at what constitutes their lower lines. Having a group that can shut down their opposite number is one path. Having a line that can draw the team and crowd into games is another. I suspect Gallant would want both.
I've heard a couple times that McKee is on Staois short list for the Sens job, especially with his ties to the new owner being his OHL owner.
Why not? He has experience, he won cup and I liked the way St. Louis fought in the playoffs, it's not all Binnington's doing. He even seemed to lead Philly to the playoffs before St. Louis. He had Thomas and Kyrou, two young forwards, developing well. It matches everything Adams said at the press conference.I don't get the berube love.
I agree Quenneville would be the best candidate but whether you think his actions in Chicago were just or not, I can't see Terry allowing that to happen.In the case of coach Q, was it guilt by association or was he involved in the cover up?
He's probably the best coach but I don't want to taint the Sabres.
I don't know enough about it but I think how you win is more important than winning.I agree Quenneville would be the best candidate but whether you think his actions in Chicago were just or not, I can't see Terry allowing that to happen.
Are you my uncle????????This is from a conversation I had with a nephew about Ruff…
“It’s not a bad choice, not my first choice but if it’s lindy we know he’s a real, experienced, legit nhl coach so that would be a first since he was fired over a decade ago. As long as they bring in a real coach, I’m ok”
It’s been an awful ten years, there can’t be another first time coach this time. We need experience, not just for the players but to re-legitimize the franchise.
Zero interest in the dinosaur Julien; he very nearly destroyed Cole Caufield and would likely suffocate our players